Machoke (Power Keepers 33) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Machoke from the Power Keepers set is an uncommon card numbered 33. With 80 HP and the attack Mega Kick, it’s a sturdy, straightforward battler. The Ken Sugimori artwork emphasizes Machoke’s dynamic strength.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Machop)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This Machoke appears in the Power Keepers set with set code ex16 and card number 33. It has no abilities or special rules text.

• Attacks:
• Steady Punch — 10 damage, plus an additional 20 damage on a successful coin flip
• Mega Kick — 50 damage; requires Fighting and Colorless energy

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Machoke. It can be identified by card ID ex16-33 and the distinct Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in official tournaments is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining a pristine surface—avoiding bends and scratches, especially on the illustrated front—helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): Machoke is a solid Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with straightforward attacks. The set is known for classic Pokémon and clean, iconic Ken Sugimori artwork—ideal for collections focused on early ex series prints and Fighting types.